Whole senna leaves (sana makki): 100 g bag.
From Senna alexandrina, cultivated in Egypt, Sudan and India. The traditional unground form. A medicinal plant listed in the French Pharmacopoeia: seek the advice of a healthcare professional before use. A Miel Impérial selection.
Whole Senna Leaves - Senna alexandrina - 100 g Bag
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Whole senna leaves (sana makki): 100 g bag.
From Senna alexandrina, cultivated in Egypt, Sudan and India. The traditional unground form. A medicinal plant listed in the French Pharmacopoeia: seek the advice of a healthcare professional before use. A Miel Impérial selection.
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Senna Leaves 100 g (Sana Makki)
Senna leaves, or sana makki in Arabic, come from Senna alexandrina, a shrub of the warm regions of East Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. Harvested and then dried, they are the traditional and least processed form of this plant. 100 g bag. Senna is a medicinal plant: its use falls under the advice of a healthcare professional.
Miel Impérial Senna Leaves: whole sana makki in 100 g
• Miel Impérial senna leaves come from Senna alexandrina, a plant known as sana makki in Arabic, offered in a 100 g bag.
• They are harvested and then dried, and come whole: this is the least processed form of the plant.
• Senna is a medicinal plant listed in the French Pharmacopoeia: its use must remain occasional and be subject to medical advice.
• It is contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding, in children under 12, and in cases of inflammatory bowel disease.
• It may interact with certain medicines, notably diuretics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
100 g bag
whole dried leaves
Sana makki
the Arabic name for senna
Traditional form
unground
Medical advice
essential before use
Senna, a plant of arid lands
Senna (Senna alexandrina, formerly Cassia angustifolia) is a low shrub with small elongated leaves and yellow flowers, growing in warm, dry regions. It is mainly cultivated in Egypt, Sudan, the Arabian Peninsula and India.
Trade has historically distinguished two provenances: Alexandrian senna, after the Egyptian port through which it reached Europe, and Tinnevelly senna, after a region of southern India. It is the leaves and the pods, the flattened seed cases, that are harvested.
Sana makki, a plant of Oriental heritage
In Arabic the plant is called sana makki, literally the senna of Mecca, a name reflecting its long-standing place in the traditions of the Arabian Peninsula. It appears in the records of traditional Arab medicine as well as in Indian Ayurveda, and its use has been documented for over a thousand years.
Long confined to the pharmacopoeias of the East, it is now known far beyond its regions of origin.
Leaves or powder?
Whole leaves
The traditional form. They keep longer than the powder and let you check the quantity used by eye.
The powder
The finely ground plant, which can be measured precisely. Practical when dosing accuracy comes first.
The same status
In both cases it is the same medicinal plant. The precautions, contraindications and need for medical advice are rigorously identical.
Storage
Dry, away from light and humidity, bag tightly closed. Whole leaves resist moisture better than the powder.
A plant to handle with care
Senna is not a harmless plant. It is a medicinal plant listed in the French Pharmacopoeia, whose use must be occasional, strictly limited in time and validated beforehand by a healthcare professional. Prolonged or repeated use exposes you to real adverse effects. We invite you to speak to your doctor or pharmacist before any use and to follow their guidance scrupulously.
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Contraindications and precautions
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: use is contraindicated.
• Children under 12: use is not recommended without medical advice.
• Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) and chronic digestive disorders: use is not recommended.
• Drug interactions: senna may interact with certain treatments, notably diuretics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Always discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Occasional use only: do not use over a prolonged or repeated period. Long-term use exposes you to adverse effects, notably electrolyte imbalances.
• This product is neither an everyday food, nor a slimming product, nor a substitute for medical advice. In case of persistent digestive problems, consult a doctor.
Storage
Keep the leaves dry, bag tightly closed or in an airtight jar, away from light, heat and humidity. Keep strictly out of reach of children.
FAQ - Senna leaves
What is sana makki?
Sana makki is the Arabic name for senna, literally the senna of Mecca. It refers to the plant Senna alexandrina, whose leaves and pods are harvested in the warm regions of East Africa, the Middle East and South Asia.
Where do senna leaves come from?
Mainly from Egypt, Sudan, the Arabian Peninsula and India. Trade has historically distinguished Alexandrian senna, after the Egyptian export port, and Tinnevelly senna, after a region of southern India.
Leaves or powder: which to choose?
It is the same plant in two forms. Whole leaves keep longer and let you see the quantity used; the powder allows more precise dosing. The precautions are identical in both cases.
Is senna a medicinal plant?
Yes. It is listed in the French Pharmacopoeia as a medicinal plant. Its use must remain occasional and be preceded by medical advice.
Who should not use senna?
Pregnant and breastfeeding women, children under 12, people with inflammatory bowel disease or chronic digestive disorders, and anyone on treatment that may interact with the plant.
Can senna be used for weight loss?
No. It is not a slimming product and must never be used for that purpose. Such use is dangerous to health.
How should senna leaves be stored?
Dry, bag tightly closed or in an airtight jar, away from light and humidity, and strictly out of reach of children.
Sana makki, in its traditional form
Senna leaves · 100 g bag · Senna alexandrina · medicinal plant listed in the French Pharmacopoeia. A Miel Impérial selection.